Understand the concern
Darker skin: Skin tone affects laser selection and settings. Ask about experience treating your skin tone and pigment-change risks.
Laser & Light
Laser Hair Removal
Understand your options. Make an informed decision.
Explore a consultation for unwanted hair, with assessment of your skin and hair type.
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Assessment◎ Treatment
Planning♧ Informed
Decisions◷ Follow-up
Guidance
Assessment◎ Treatment
Planning♧ Informed
Decisions◷ Follow-up
Guidance
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser light targets pigment in hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair. Hair colour, skin tone, hormonal influences and the treatment area affect the approach.
Potential Benefits
Compare approaches
Hormonal facial hair may need ongoing management and assessment of underlying causes.
Set expectations
A test area may help assess response, but cannot eliminate all complication risks.
Who May Be Suitable?
- Patients seeking assessment of darker skin
- People who understand that eligibility depends on diagnosis, medical history and the proposed intervention
Who May Need to Avoid or Delay?
- Arrange a clinical review before deciding on laser hair removal
- Burns, pigment changes, blistering and irritation are possible. Eye protection and appropriate device settings matter.
- Tell the clinician about medicines, allergies, pregnancy, prior procedures and any current illness.
How the Treatment Works
- 01
Your concerns
Discuss darker skin and white or grey hair.
- 02
Assessment
Review the history and examination findings relevant to laser hair removal.
- 03
Options and evidence
Discuss hormonal facial hair, shaving versus waxing, patch testing and alternatives.
- 04
Informed decision
Confirm the exact method, product or device, risks and cost before agreeing.
- 05
Follow-up
Agree how response, recovery and any concerns will be reviewed.
What to Expect
Treatment Duration
The clinic must confirm timing for the exact laser hair removal approach after assessment.
Number of Sessions
No universal session count is assumed; the diagnosis and proposed method determine a plan.
Downtime
Recovery depends on the intervention. Ask for written, procedure-specific guidance before booking.
Expected Results
Outcomes vary. Darker skin and your individual assessment affect expectations.
Potential Risks & Side Effects
Burns, pigment changes, blistering and irritation are possible. Eye protection and appropriate device settings matter.
Seek prompt medical advice for severe or worsening symptoms after a procedure.
Aftercare Tips
Personal instructions
Request written care instructions for the exact method proposed.
Avoid self-treatment
Do not add medicines or procedures without discussing the plan.
Monitor symptoms
Burns, pigment changes, blistering and irritation are possible. Eye protection and appropriate device settings matter.
Review
Contact the clinic about unexpected or worsening symptoms; seek urgent care for severe reactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ask a Question →What should I know about darker skin?
Skin tone affects laser selection and settings. Ask about experience treating your skin tone and pigment-change risks.
What should I know about white or grey hair?
White or grey hair has little pigment for a laser to target; results can be limited.
What should I know about hormonal facial hair?
Hormonal facial hair may need ongoing management and assessment of underlying causes.
What should I know about shaving versus waxing?
Ask for preparation instructions before waxing or plucking; these methods remove the hair the laser targets.
What should I know about patch testing?
A test area may help assess response, but cannot eliminate all complication risks.
What is laser hair removal?
Laser light targets pigment in hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair. Hair colour, skin tone, hormonal influences and the treatment area affect the approach.
What risks should I understand?
Burns, pigment changes, blistering and irritation are possible. Eye protection and appropriate device settings matter.
Are a fixed number of sessions or guaranteed results offered?
No fixed course or guaranteed outcome is stated. The plan depends on the confirmed diagnosis, method and individual response.
How much does laser hair removal cost in Dhaka?
A quotation requires confirmation of the method, treatment area and individual plan. No unverified price is listed.
How can I arrange a consultation in Dhanmondi?
Request an appointment through the clinic contact form or call 01704-548130. The clinic is at Islam Tower, 5th Floor, Sukrabad, Dhanmondi 32, opposite Metro Shopping Mall, Dhaka.
Related Treatments
Carbon Laser Facial
Ask about carbon-assisted laser facial care and suitability for your skin.
Learn More →
Vascular & Redness Treatment
Have persistent redness or visible vessels assessed before discussing treatment.
Learn More →Tattoo & Pigment Removal
Discuss the pigment, location and assessment needed for a removal plan.
Learn More →Ready to Explore Laser Hair Removal?
Book a consultation with Dr. Setu to discuss your concerns and explore appropriate treatment options.
Dr. Setu’s Skin & Aesthetic Center · Islam Tower, 5th Floor, Sukrabad, Dhanmondi 32, opposite Metro Shopping Mall, Dhaka. Plan your visit · 01704-548130
Patient information reference: AAD: hair removal. Procedure choice requires clinical assessment.